Time of road resurfacing work on A9 south of Dornoch Bridge at Glenmorangie near Tain is flagged up by BEAR Scotland
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SURFACING improvements on an Easter Ross stretch of the main road through the Highlands is being flagged to motorists.
On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out the improvements valued at £43,000 on the A9 at Glenmorangie, just south of Dornoch Bridge.
The work is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 6.
For the safety of the workforce and road users, there will be two-way temporary traffic lights and a 10mph convoy system between 7pm and 7am.
Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.
Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s northwest representative, said: “These maintenance works on the A9 at Glenmorangie will help address defects and greatly improve the surface for road users.
“We thank the local community and road users for their patience in advance while we complete this project. We encourage motorists to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.traffic.gov.scot or Twitter at @trafficscotland.
Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.
BEAR Scotland manages and maintains the trunk roads in the NW of Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland.
The works are weather dependent, any significant changes or delays to the programme will be advertised.
Emergency services will be able to pass through the works at all times.
